[2026] Songs to listen to in November: masterpieces of late autumn, autumn songs.

November RainCHiCO with HoneyWorks

November Rain / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

In November, when we feel the changing of the seasons, we’re often drawn to songs with a subdued, gentle mood.

This track, included on CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ album “Sekai wa i ni Michiteiru,” released in November 2015, is a perfect fit for that feeling.

Set against a backdrop of chilly November rain, it delicately portrays the immature feelings and regrets of young lovers, along with a sense of powerlessness before the passage of time.

The lyrics overlay the unspoken words—“I love you”—onto the time that slipped by like rain, resonating deeply with many listeners.

It’s a recommended song for moments when you want to reflect a little as the end of autumn draws near.

The pavement in a cold wintry windtenchi mari

Mari Amachi ☆ The Wintry Wind on the Pavement

November, when autumn deepens and the cold wintry winds begin to blow.

Here is a song that perfectly suits that season—one that blends poignancy with warmth.

Released in December 1974 as Mari Amachi’s 12th single, this classic features lyrics by Michio Yamagami and music by Koichi Morita.

Set against the backdrop of a city swept by wintry gusts, its lyrics about bygone youth and parting resonate deeply with listeners.

Although it was the first of Amachi’s singles not to reach the weekly top 10 on the Oricon charts, it was later included on a Golden Best album and remains beloved as one of her signature songs.

As the cold sets in, it’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to bask in warm memories.

deep breathHitsuji Bungaku

Deep Breaths by Hitsujibungaku

Amid the quiet of late autumn, this is Hitsujibungaku’s alternative rock that sinks deep into the heart.

Moeka Shiotsuka’s vocals, so intimate you can feel her breath, gently stay beside a mind that can’t help blaming itself.

And the lyrics—portraying an inner strength that tries to rise again while carrying a pain that’s hard to put into words—feel profoundly human.

This track is included on the album “12 hugs (like butterflies),” released in December 2023.

Take your time with it on these dwindling long autumn nights.

If I could become a constellationkessoku bando

[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band “If We Could Become Constellations” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 12

This is a song by Kessoku Band with a constellation theme that conveys a sense of yearning for a place you admire.

It was used as an insert song in the anime “Bocchi the Rock!” during the school festival scene, an important episode in the story.

The track is notable for its rhythmic beat and airy guitar tones, and its atmosphere overlaps with the lyrics to evoke a refreshing yet poignant feeling.

It’s the kind of song that might prompt you, as late autumn approaches, to look up at the night sky and wistfully let your thoughts drift toward the constellations.

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I miss you. I want to see you.Tezuka Shota

I miss you. I want to see you.

A heart-wrenching ballad sung by Kei Tanaka under his drama character’s name.

Released as a single in September 2019, it served as the theme song for the NTV drama “Your Turn to Kill: Counterattack.” The song portrays the immeasurable sense of loss felt by the protagonist who suddenly loses a loved one.

When he closes his eyes, the happy days return in vivid color, yet the reality remains that he can never touch them again.

Many listeners were likely moved to tears by his vow of eternal love within his memories, even as his heart seems on the verge of breaking from despair.

It’s a track best heard on a quiet night when thinking of someone dear.

cosmos (flower)Moriyama Naotaro

Cosmos

Moriyama Naotaro’s “Akizakura” gently stays close to the slightly lonely feelings of late autumn and the longing for human connection.

It paints an everyday scene of waking up to the cry of a stray cat in the morning and reassuring yourself with the warmth of the person beside you.

The calm sound and whisper-like vocals seem to reflect a delicate inner world where anxiety and tenderness mingle, resonating softly in the heart.

This song was the B-side to the single “Hoshikuzu no Serenade,” released in November 2002.

It was later included on the acclaimed compilation “Kessakusens 2001–2005.”

nape (of the neck)aiko

aiko - “Eriashi” music video

Since her debut, Aiko has been loved by many as a leading singer of love songs.

Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend for late autumn is Eriashi.

It’s a gentle ballad whose somewhat nostalgic sound perfectly matches the uniquely autumnal mood.

It’s a classic that lets you sink into the feeling of fall just by listening.

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